Armenian media sources are reporting that a helicopter of the armed forces of the self-declared Nagorno-Karabkh Republic was shot down by Azerbaijani fire on Wednesday afternoon (12 November), close to the line of contact separating Armenian and Azerbaijani forces.. The crew of three are reported killed. (source: commonspace.eu with agencies).

Speaking at a conference in Oxford, the EU Special Representative, Ambassador Salber, said he hoped conditions will be created for EU diplomats to be able to visit Nagorno-Karabakh and see the situation with their own eyes.

Armenian and Azerbaijani diplomats, academics and activists exchange views with international counterparts.

The conference will analyse the current situation, and discuss what more can be done - and what can be done differently - in order to move the peace process forward.

Joseph Alexander Smith reports from Tbilisi for commonspace.eu on political drama that has shaken the ruling coalition in Georgia.

CSTO Secretary-General Bordyuzha told the organisation's parliamentary assembly this was due to "unconstructive and very often openly hostile initiatives".

Turkey's defense exports stood at $1.4 billion in 2014, while its imports were $1.3 billion.

Activists from across the conflict divide meeting in Helsinki issue appeal.

The Paris meetings between the Azerbaijani and Armenian Presidents were positively assessed by the two sides, but some dismiss them as diplomatic theatre.

The discussions on the resolution of the Karabakh conflict hosted by President Hollande of France have been positively assessed by participants. Both sides however remain rigid in their approach.